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De Meo: A turning point for the European auto industry
Luca de Meo, ACEA President and CEO of Renault Group unveiled ACEA’s Manifesto for the EU’s next five-year term at a hybrid press conference in Brussels. In his speech below, Mr de Meo urgently called for a holistic approach to automotive industry challenges, while underlining the importance of constructive dialogue with all public stakeholders.
De Meo: Europe urgently needs a holistic approach to automotive industry challenges
To mark the launch of ACEA’s Manifesto for a #FutureDriven European mobility ecosystem and Luca de Meo’s re-election as ACEA president, journalists from across the globe gathered in person and online for a hybrid press conference in Brussels.
Manifesto for a Competitive European Auto Industry, Driving the Mobility Revolution
The European automotive industry is integral to our European way of life, keeping people and essential goods moving. Yet, significant challenges lie ahead: the need to address climate change, global competition, rising costs, protectionism, and geopolitical instability.
Auto industry CEOs set out roadmap for future-proof EU mobility ecosystem
On the eve of the COP 28 climate conference, and in the run-up to EU elections next year, the President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Luca de Meo, unveiled a manifesto and roadmap for a competitive mobility ecosystem, co-signed by the CEOs of Europe’s major vehicle manufacturers.
CO2 targets for trucks and buses: much more needed than targets on paper, caution manufacturers
In today’s European Parliament vote, law makers have backed the most ambitious CO2 reduction targets globally for truck and bus manufacturers.
New car registrations: +14.6% in October; battery electric 14.2% market share
In October 2023, the EU car market expanded significantly, with new registrations surging by 14.6% to 855,484 units.
Euro 7 Parliament vote: auto industry calls on policy makers to let realism prevail
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) acknowledges that the European Parliament today voted for a more realistic approach to Euro 7, compared to what the European Commission put forward last year. However, Euro 7 still comes with a heavy price tag and at a very critical juncture in the industry’s transformation.
Podcast: Sigrid de Vries and Martin Daum discuss Europe's road to decarbonised transport
In the latest episode of Daimler Truck's 'Transportation Matters' podcast, Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Truck AG, sat down with Sigrid de Vries, Director General of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), to discuss Europe's journey towards decarbonised transport.
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About ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, unites Europe’s 14 major car, truck, van and bus makers.
We are the voice of the auto industry: a technological world leader and the backbone of the EU economy. Our members keep Europe on the move, providing diverse solutions for moving people and goods from A to B.
Together, we are progressing on the road to zero-emission and zero-fatality transport. We are addressing major technology shifts and the changing mobility needs of Europeans.
ACEA is working towards a new era of mobility, where all Europeans can access affordable transport solutions that are:
- Green & Clean
- Smart & Efficient
- Safe & Reliable
Our aim is to drive Europe’s mobility transformation – while at the same time ensuring that the auto industry remains a strong Global & Competitive player.













